29530 ZIP Code — Coward, SC

Florence County, South Carolina

ZIP code 29530 is located in Coward, South Carolina, within Florence County. It covers approximately 40.54 square miles and serves a population of 2,597 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 843.

About ZIP code 29530

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $56,500. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 29530 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,597
population
40.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29530 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29530

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City Status
Coward Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
29591 Scranton (3.8 mi) 29541 Effingham (5.7 mi) 29560 Lake City (9.2 mi) 29583 Pamplico (9.5 mi) 29505 Florence (9.9 mi) 29114 Olanta (11.2 mi) 29161 Timmonsville (14.4 mi) 29518 Cades (14.5 mi) 29506 Florence (15.4 mi) 29501 Florence (16.4 mi) 29162 Turbeville (16.5 mi) 29555 Johnsonville (17.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,597
Population density 64 / sq mi
State FIPS 45
County FIPS 041
Geography
Land area 40.54 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 33.9853
Longitude -79.7423
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 843
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.6% 50.4% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 36.5% 28.8% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 12.6% 17.8% 18.6%
Over $200k 0.3% 3.0% 5.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,597
Population
64
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$56,500
Median household income
$25,672
Per capita income
$115,900
Median home value
$635
Median monthly rent
70.5%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
1,027
Housing units
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
59
Under 5
51
120
5–9
102
64
10–14
54
138
15–19
118
64
20–24
54
149
25–34
126
194
35–44
166
166
45–54
142
101
55–59
86
74
60–64
63
170
65–74
144
82
75–84
69
22
85+
19
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1864524.8%
18 and over1,95275.2%
65 and over50619.5%
Median age39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Other race 7.9%
Black or African American 7.6%
Two or more races 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,03869.7%
Hispanic or Latino32611.2%
Other race2307.9%
Black or African American2237.6%
Two or more races1003.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.6% 50.4% 45.8%
$50k – $100k 36.5% 28.8% 30.5%
$100k – $200k 12.6% 17.8% 18.6%
Over $200k 0.3% 3.0% 5.1%
Under $10k 6.8%
$10k–$15k 4.9%
$15k–$25k 4.3%
$25k–$35k 13.0%
$35k–$50k 15.4%
$50k–$75k 25.3%
$75k–$100k 11.9%
$100k–$150k 6.1%
$150k–$200k 6.8%
$200k+ 5.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.8%
$10k–$15k4.9%
$15k–$25k4.3%
$25k–$35k13.0%
$35k–$50k15.4%
$50k–$75k25.3%
$75k–$100k11.9%
$100k–$150k6.1%
$150k–$200k6.8%
$200k+5.4%
Median income$56,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.0%
$50k–$100k 25.3%
$100k–$150k 15.4%
$150k–$200k 6.6%
$200k–$300k 24.7%
$300k–$500k 10.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$115,900
Median rent / month$635
Owner occupied70.5%
Renter occupied29.5%
Vacant27.2%
Single-family detached54.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes45.1%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.96

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.2%
2000–200917.4%
1990–199921.4%
1980–198915.1%
1970–197921.9%
1960–19699.3%
1950–19597.7%
1940–19490.5%
1939 or earlier3.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom1.0%
2 bedrooms17.9%
3 bedrooms58.5%
4 bedrooms21.4%
5+ bedrooms0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.6%
1 vehicle23.7%
2 vehicles36.0%
3 or more34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.4%
Electricity73.0%
Propane / LP gas13.6%
Fuel oil1.3%
Wood6.1%
No fuel used1.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family50152.6%
Cohabiting couple586.1%
Male householder, no spouse14715.4%
Female householder, no spouse24625.8%
Households with children under 1828429.8%
Households with seniors (65+)33134.8%
Average household size2.73

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married40.0%28.9%
Married47.2%48.2%
Separated0.3%1.5%
Widowed0.5%16.1%
Divorced12.0%5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.0%
Some HS, no diploma 9.4%
HS graduate 37.2%
Some college, no degree 14.7%
Associate's degree 13.1%
Bachelor's degree 11.3%
Graduate / professional 2.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher78.6%
Bachelor's or higher13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool374.7%
Kindergarten162.0%
Elementary school28936.5%
High school18323.1%
College / grad school26633.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%
Education & healthcare 20.2%
Construction 17.1%
Retail trade 14.0%
Other services 5.9%
Wholesale trade 4.6%
Professional & management 4.5%
Finance & real estate 3.0%
Agriculture & mining 2.3%
Transportation & utilities 2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%
Public administration 0.8%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.6%
Service5.9%
Sales & office26.7%
Natural resources & construction25.2%
Production & transportation12.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector89.8%
Government5.1%
Self-employed5.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.6%
Carpool15.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.2%
Work from home10.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.1

Poverty

All people 14.3%
Under 18 years 20.3%
18 and over 12.3%
Married-couple families 7.8%
Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.5%
Retirement income25.2%
Supplemental Security6.6%
Cash public assistance1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP9.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.7%
High blood pressure38.2%
High cholesterol33.9%
Diabetes12.4%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis29.7%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease8.9%
Cancer6.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.9%
Binge drinking16.6%
No physical activity32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.6%
Depression25.2%
Fair or poor health18.9%
Poor mental health16.8%
Poor physical health13.0%
No health insurance20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.2%
Visited dentist58.6%
Cholesterol screening86.7%
Teeth loss19.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1176.0%
Disability%
Any disability14.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years9.8%
65 and over43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.7%
Public insurance46.3%
No insurance13.0%
Uninsured under 193.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,48795.8%
Spanish2048.2%
Other Indo-European2048.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,50596.5%
Born in same state2,50396.4%
Born in different state2,22885.8%
Foreign born20.1%
Naturalized citizen923.5%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2308.9%
French2288.8%
AncestryCount%
Arab1776.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.7%
Internet access83.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29530

What city is ZIP code 29530 in?

ZIP code 29530 is primarily assigned to Coward, South Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 29530 in?

ZIP code 29530 falls within Florence County, South Carolina.

Does ZIP code 29530 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 29530 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 29530?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29530?

The median home value in ZIP code 29530 is $115,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 29530?

ZIP code 29530 has an estimated population of 2,597 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 29530 in?

ZIP code 29530 observes the EST timezone.

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